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Friday is the last day to advance vote for the May 21st Primary and Elections. So far, in Franklin County voters are setting a record for early voting for a May election. As of noon, Wednesday, Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason reported that 1,493 people have so far opted to cast their ballots early. Voters in Franklin County are going to […]

The Royston Downtown Development Authority is asking the City to enact ordinances designed to clean up blighted properties. At their City Council meeting Tuesday evening, the City Council and Mayor heard from Main Street Director Michael Crump who spoke on behalf of DDA Chairperson Marjorie Moore who was out sick. Reading her letter to the Council, Crump read her request […]

AAA forecasts a significant number of Georgians are planning to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 52,824 more holiday travelers than last year. Nationally, AAA projects the second highest-traveled Memorial Day on record. Nearly 43.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more during the […]

By State Rep. Alan Powell Forty days have passed in which Governor Kemp had to sign or veto bills, and he has vetoed twelve bills. This week, Kemp listed the first six bills he vetoed. Three of the most notable include: House Bill 228 would expand the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program, HOPE Scholarship, and Dual Enrollment Program eligibility for […]

A Lavonia woman is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking and injuring Lavonia Police officers. According to the incident report, just after 6p last Saturday night, May 11, Lavonia officers were called to the Clear Creek Apartments, apartment 307 regarding a domestic altercation between a couple identified as Matthew and Aimee Izzo. When officers arrived they met individually with the […]